Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml
About Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml
Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml belongs to a class of drugs known as 'anti-cancer medication,' primarily used to treat various types of cancer. It is used to treat cancer of the breast, pancreas, kidney, blood, bone, lung. Cancer is a genetic change in which our cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues. There are more than 100 types of cancer, including blood cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer.
Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml contains Vincristine, which is primarily used to treat cancer. It works by blocking the replication of DNA (genetic material) in the cancer cells. Hence, this stops the further growth and multiplication of the cancer cells.
Take Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience hair loss, constipation, headache, peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), stomach cramps, feeling tired or weak, back, bone, joint, or muscle pain, mouth irritation, or mouth sores. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Do not take Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml if you are allergic to Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml or any of its ingredients. Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml is a pregnancy category D drug, so it should not be used in pregnant women or if you are planning for pregnancy as Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml causes serious congenital disabilities. You should use an effective way for birth control to avoid pregnancy (both men and women) while taking Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml as it could lead to increased dizziness. Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml may make you more susceptible to infections; consult your doctor if you develop any signs of fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests, kidney and liver tests to monitor your condition.
Uses of Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml
Medicinal Benefits
Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml contains Vincristine, an anti-cancer medicine used to treat various types of cancer. It is used to treat cancers of the blood (leukemia or lymphomas), breast, head and neck or lung. It may be used to treat multiple myeloma (a cancer of plasma cells), and it may also be used in the treatment of some cancers in children. It is also used in a blood disorder known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) after another medication has become unsuccessful in treating it.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml if you are allergic to Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml or any of its ingredients. You should use an effective way for birth control to avoid pregnancy (both men and women) while taking Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml. Do not take Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml causes serious congenital disabilities. Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it is not known whether it passes through breast milk or not. Talk to your doctor before taking Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml if you have/had liver or kidney problems, ulceration in stomach or bowels, poor general condition, received any vaccinations or if are due to have any, diabetes mellitus treated with insulin. Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml causes dizziness and drowsiness, so drive with caution. Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml as it could lead to increased dizziness. Biocristin AQ 1 mg Injection 1 ml may make you more susceptible to infections; consult your doctor if you develop any signs of infections such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests, kidney and liver tests to monitor your condition.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Cancer: It is a genetic change in which our cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues. There are two types of cancer, namely benign (localized) and metastatic (spread to the whole body). There are more than 100 types of cancer, including blood cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer. Cancer growth can be prevented by chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell therapy and by doing surgical excision.